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METCALFE, ON — June 26, 2026 — The Executive and Board of Directors of the Metcalfe Agricultural Society wish to provide a clarification to our community and neighbouring agricultural partners regarding a third-party event—originally proposed as a Rib Fest and Music Festival more recently has been billed as Ottawa Stomp—seeking to rent the Metcalfe Fairgrounds.
Following careful consideration, the Metcalfe Agricultural Society has made the decision to formally decline the facility rental and withdraw from any further negotiations with the independent event organizers.
As a volunteer-run, non-profit organization, the Metcalfe Agricultural Society is not the organizer, host, or partner of this festival. The grounds were simply being explored by an outside group as a potential venue rental.
While initial facility rental discussions began over a year ago, a finalized contract between the two parties was never executed. Following notifications from the event organizers that they were actively securing alternate venues in the Ottawa area, the Board determined it is in the best interest of the Society and our regional partners to formally close the file.
The Metcalfe Agricultural Society is aware that a $2.50 donation to the Metcalfe Fair was advertised by the organizers and bundled into their pre-sale tickets. Because this independent event will not take place on our grounds, the Society has formally requested clarification from the organizers regarding how these pre-sale funds will be managed, and we trust that ticket holders will be given full transparency and refund opportunities.
We wish the independent event organizers success in their alternate location.
The Metcalfe Agricultural Society remains dedicated to maintaining strong ties with our neighbouring fairs and hosting safe, collaborative events that uplift our entire rural community.
Metcalfe Fair 2026
We look forward to welcoming you to the 170th edition of the Metcalfe Fair, presented by the Metcalfe Agricultural Society.
Rural tradition meets modern family entertainment at the Metcalfe Fair!
2026 will mark the 170th anniversary of this fall tradition, held annually in the Village of Metcalfe.
The home of the Metcalfe Fair is 24 acres of land on the outskirts of the Village in rural south Ottawa. We’re located at 2821 8th Line Road, Metcalfe.
Our fairgrounds feature well-maintained accessible buildings and plenty of green space.
We are also home to many community activities, including the Metcalfe Farmers’ Market, Shroomfest, livestock shows and sales, weddings, and many other public and private events.
Held every year since 1856, the Metcalfe Fair is one of the premier agricultural exhibitions in Ontario.
We’re pretty proud of it, and we hope that next year, you’ll “Make it YOUR Fair.”
Thank you to our Sponsors!
